Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Sunday 27 September.
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James McOnie from the Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss Counties Manukau winning the Ranfurly Shield, the Black Ferns losing to England and the NRL finals.

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Counties Manukau are celebrating their second-ever reign with the Ranfurly Shield after a 22-19 victory over Northland in Whangarei.

A match-winning 79th minute penalty underscored a gritty defensive performance.

Counties Manukau vice-captain Adam Brash joined Piney to discuss.

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Coach Whitney Hansen is proud of her Black Ferns despite a last-gasp 26-19 loss to England in their WXV contest at Twickenham.

The world champion Red Roses snatched the win with an intercept try after the hooter, as New Zealand chose not to settle for a draw and gunned for victory.

Hansen joined Piney to discuss the 'disappointing' loss, but acknowledged that the team worked hard. 

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Former Wellington Phoenix defender Scott Wootton has announced his retirement from football.

He's been playing for over 16 years, having spent time with Liverpool and Manchester United - before making the jump to the Wellington Phoenix and later, Perth Glory.

He's now taking on a coaching role with Perth Glory - and he joined Piney to discuss.

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Former All Blacks captain Scott Barrett is set to make his return to the rugby field after a 10-month layoff following back surgery.

He's been named to start for the Taranaki side facing off against Hawke's Bay at 5pm this evening.

He joined Piney to discuss his grand return to the rugby field. 

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The Warriors' 2026 season was a memorable one for the Kiwi side, even if it didn't end on a high note.

The side started off strong, but two back-to-back defeats on home soil saw them knocked out of the competition last week.

Former Warriors prop Mark Tookey joined Piney to recap the season.

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It's the final showdown. 

A hundred thousand fans will pack into the MCG this afternoon as the Fremantle Dockers and Brisbane Lions face off for the AFL title. 

The Brisbane side is chasing their third premiership in a row, while the Dockers are hungry to claim their first-ever title. 

ABC Commentator Corbin Middlemas joined Piney to discuss just how big of a game this is in the Australian sports landscape. 

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Manchester City has found themselves in hot water, facing the biggest challenge in the club's history. 

They've reportedly been found guilty of breaking 114 of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching. 

City has vowed to appeal the verdict, but the possibility of severe sanctions hangs heavy over the pitch. 

England Correspondent Jon Norman told Piney with that many charges, it's not just carelessness, it seems to be systematic and endemic cheating on a scale the League has never seen.  

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Murky times ahead for New Zealand Rugby, with the organisation facing a projected $66 million loss over the next five years. 

Their financial woes led to the major summit earlier this week, in which they looked at the forecast and potential roadmaps for the future. 

Former Hurricanes CEO Avan Lee told Piney it's a really complicated environment to tackle. 

He says both Super Rugby and the NPC are really good competitions on their own, there just needs to be some innovation because it won't be sustainable going ahead. 

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New England test cricket coach Stephen Fleming is looking forward to having time with players as he begins his new role. 

The former Black Caps captain comes to the role from a long stint with Chennai in the Indian Premier League. 

He told Piney you don't get a lot of time with players in T20 environments. 

Fleming says he's looking forward to having players for a fair bit of time – trying to have an influence and create a culture that is excellent. 

Coming from New Zealand cricket, Fleming also highlights one thing...

James McOnie from the Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Warriors' upcoming clash against the Knights, the newest star in the FPC - and the unfortunate Hyrox incident.

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Breakers owner Marc Mitchell is lauding the off-season work of Dillon Boucher ahead of this afternoon's ANBL season-opener against Illawarra in Auckland.

The president of basketball operations has brought in 11 international and local players while appointing World Cup-winning coach Gordon Herbert.

Tipoff against the Hawks is at 5pm this evening - and Marc Mitchell joined Piney to discuss further.

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The Warriors are set to face off against the Knights at Eden Park this evening, and one expert says it's set to be a tough competition.

The Kiwi side have the home advantage, but the Knights have prepared a strong squad ahead of the match.

Former NRL player Braith Anasta joined Piney to discuss.

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The Warriors are hoping to put their loss to the Dolphins behind them as they stare down the barrel of their next clash.

There's hope the team will emerge victorious against the Newcastle Knights at Eden Park this evening.

Former rugby league player James Graham joined Piney to discuss further.

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There's excitement growing in Auckland as the Warriors gear up for what's set to be one of the biggest rugby league games in New Zealand history.

The Warriors are hours away from their knockout clash against the Knights at Eden Park.

Former Warrior Lance Hohaia joined Piney to speculate ahead of the match.

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The Warriors are hours away from their most crucial match yet, where they'll need to beat the Newcastle Knights - or end up getting knocked out of the NRL season.

Kick-off is at 6:05 pm, where the team will be playing in front of a sold-out crowd at Auckland's Eden Park.

Warriors CEO Cameron George joined Piney to  discuss the 'epic night' in store for the team.

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The Warriors are bracing themselves for a big night, as they gear up for their must-win clash against the Newcastle Knights.

Halfback Te Maire Martin was out of commission following some injuries, but he recently made his return to the field, and he's looking forward to tonight's action at Eden Park

He joined Piney to discuss ahead of the big match.

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Young Kiwi shooter Isaac Junc has just returned from an impressive international campaign. 

He finished in the Top 12 in the 50m rifle prone and 8th in the elimination event at the ISSF Junior World Championship in Germany. 

He then went on to secure podium finishes in three different events in Brisbane, including second place in the 10m air rifle. 

Junc joined Piney to discuss his great form and what will come next for him. 

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The Warriors have one last shot to keep their finals run alive. 

After losing to the Dolphins last week, this week's death match with the Newcastle Knights will decide whether or not they'll move onto the preliminary finals. 

Warriors icon Sione Faumuina played in the 2002 season in which they nearly took home the premiership. 

He joined Piney to discuss the upcoming clash, his career with the club, and one of his greatest highlights. 

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Auckland FC is heading into its third A-League season as the defending champions. 

They've had a busy off season, filled with preparations, including a trip to Saudi Arabia and a match against Tottenham Hotspur. 

Star winger Lachlan Brook joined Piney to discuss how the team has gone about their off season and how they're tracking with a little under a month left before the A-League season begins. 

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The PSA Squash World Championships are heading to our shores. 

Auckland has been selected to host the 2028 event, which will take place just four months before the sport makes its Olympic debut in Los Angeles. 

One of the great squash players, Dame Susan Devoy, told Piney it's a pretty momentous moment for New Zealand squash. 

She says that this being a qualifying event for the Olympics means that we'll have the best squash players in the world coming to New Zealand, which will be epic for the sport, and for our own champions. 

New Zealand Rugby's top brass are positive about the trajectory of the All Blacks under head coach Dave Rennie. 

Since he took over in July the team have followed three Nations Championships wins in July with a 3-1 series loss to South Africa. 

Despite the overall result against the Springboks including three straight defeats NZR chief executive Steve Lancaster feels there's been good progress during Rennie's short time in charge. 

He told Piney it feels as though they were actually capable of winning the series, as they were pretty close in the three mat...

James McOnie from the Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the All Blacks being beaten out by the Springboks again, this time in Baltimore, as well as the Warriors getting trounced by the Dolphins at Mount Smart.

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A third grand slam title for 27-year-old Elina Rybakina, after beating Aryna Sabalenka in three sets  at the US Open women's final.

It's Rybakina's second major win of the year after she beat Sabalenka in the Australian Open final.

Tennis commentator Craig Gabriel recapped the victory and explained how this win makes her the world number one. 

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The Black Ferns have started their WXV northern tour with a 28-14 win over France in Lyon.

Coach Whitney Hansen says it was an 'awesome' battle, and joined Piney to recap the action.

New Zealand visit Scotland next weekend.

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A fast-finishing Dolphins side have stunned Go Media Stadium Mount Smart with three late tries to claim a 26-16 win, a week off and a home preliminary final.

The Warriors now go on to play the Newcastle Knights in a sudden-death match at home next weekend.

NZ Herald sports journalist Michael Burgess recapped the action, and revealed when the mood turned in the crowd. 

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One All Blacks coach has outlined how the team could improve following their third straight loss to South Africa.

The Springboks bounced back in the second half to win the match 43-28  - and win the overall series 3-1.

All Blacks assistant coach Neil Barnes says there were a few moments where the All Blacks were on the wrong side of a close call - and things got away from them.

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The All Blacks have ultimately fallen short in the Greatest Rivalry Series after South Africa trounced the team today.

The Springboks pulled away in the second half to win the fourth and final test in Baltimore 43-28 - and win the series 3-1.

Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentator Elliott Smith says the same issues have impacted the All Blacks throughout all four test matches, and they've got some areas to work on before the next World Cup.

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It's do or die this weekend, the All Blacks staring down the barrel of a series defeat at the hands of South Africa. 

After back-to-back losses to the Springboks, they'll need to secure a victory in Baltimore in order to level the series. 

Former All Black Victor Vito told Piney the team will be more driven than ever to square the series – as any number of defeats is one too many.  

He says he's spoken to some of the boys, and they're pretty keen to right the record. 

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The 2026 Warriors are kicking off their finals run this evening at Mt Smart Stadium, going up against the Dolphins. 

They're looking to go one step further than both the 2002 and 2011 teams, and become the first side to win the NRL Premiership. 

Icon of the '02 team, Jerry Seuseu joined Piney to discuss his memories from their finals run, and whether the current team will be able to do one better. 

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The Warriors are preparing for one of their biggest matches in recent memory. 

They're hosting the Dolphins tonight in the qualifying round – the winner moving straight onto the preliminary finals. 

Hooker Sam Healey told Piney their record-breaking regular season showed they were doing something right, but they're not satisfied yet.  

He says they're definitely proud of what they've done, but they're looking forward as well as they have their eyes on a bigger prize at the moment. 

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Rugby's Greatest Rivalry is heading across the Atlantic for its final test. 

After the Springboks secured two back-to-back victories, the All Blacks will need to claim victory in Baltimore, or the Boks will claim the series overall. 

Os du Randt played 18 tests against the All Blacks, and told Piney that growing up, Springboks would always say that testing yourself against the Kiwi side is the ultimate goal and ultimate achievement. 

He says versing the All Blacks is immense – you know you're going to be tested on every level. 

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An engine upgrade by Red Bull has penalised Liam Lawson ahead of Formula One's Italian Grand Prix, sending the Kiwi driver to the back of the grid.

Lawson only qualified in 14th place as Red Bull held back tyres and focused on him providing Max Verstappen with a slipstream.

F1 journalist Peter Windsor joined Piney to discuss further.

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